Zyrtec is medicine for treatment of allergy symptoms and symptoms of hay fever. It is an antihistamine drug. It also reduces itchy skin rash and hives.
Inform your doctor if you have such conditions:
• liver disease
• breast-feeding
• an allergic reaction to Zyrtec
• kidney disease
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
You should take this medicine with water and keep regular intervals between doses. Chew it till it dissolves completely. Do not over take it. If you think that you have overtaken it, call your emergency room immediately. If you are going to use it on your child, consult with children doctor first. If you forget your regular dose, try to take it as soon as possible, but do not double doses.
Do not suddenly stop taking this medicine because it can be not safe. Advice with your doctor first about how stop taking this tablet. Do not take Zyrtec more than prescribed.
Possible interactions between Zyrtec and
• theophylline
• other drugs for colds or allergies
Provide your doctor with information if you use illegal drugs, drink alcohol or smoke. It will help your doctor to check if it can interact with Zyrtec. Tell your doctor about all nutritional supplements, non-prescription drugs and dietary supplements. Consult with your doctor if you are going to stop or to start taking these pills.
If you get dizzy, do not use machinery or drive because this medicine can affect on your condition. Additionally alcohol can increase this state. Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking Zyrtec.
Visit your health adviser regularly for progress checks. Possible you will have to make checks on blood and urine.
If your mouth get dry, drink plenty of water or chew gum.
Possible side effects which require medical care:
• infection
• changes in vision
• allergic reactions
• high blood pressure
• fast heartbeat
• trouble passing urine
Possible side effects which do not require medical care:
• sore throat
• irritability
• loss of sleep
• swelling
• stomach pain
Keep your children out of the reach of this medicine. Keep Zyrtec between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) tightly closed. Do not use it after the expiration date.